RAUL MEJIA

ad4332@r.postjobfree.com 657-***-**** Rosemead, CA 91770

Summary

Hardworking and reliable Legal Hearing Representative and Paralegal with strong ability in persuasion by presenting viable legal arguments and written documents. Thoroughly preparing each case by accurately and timely filing of documents and exchange of evidence . Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality and strong work ethics.

Skills

Worker's Compensation Law

Filing Cases

Hearings (MSC, Trials)

Permanent Disability

Temporary Total Disability

Future Medical Care

Settlement Documents

Rating Reports (P.D.)

Strong Negotiator

Framed Stips & Issues

Composed Points & Authorities

Complied with Discovery

EAMS Compliant

CA DIR

WCIRB

Election of Treating Physician

Deposition Review

Panel QME Request

Knowledgeable of L.C. & C.C.P.

Review of Q.M.E and A.M.E Reports

Legal Research

Litigation

Legal Document Composition

Preparation of Pleadings

Civil Law

Active Listening

Complex Problem-Solving

Writing

Speaking

Social Perceptiveness

Active Learning

Time Management

Negotiation

Persuasion

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Merus

Docusign

Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat

Discovery (Propounding/Responding)

West law

Fluent in Spanish both written and spoken Spanish.

Civil Law including class-action lawsuits

Experience

McCathern Law Los Angeles, CA

Hearing Representative & Paralegal

08/2021 - Current

Paralegal specializing in Civil Law and class action lawsuits.

Preparing legal documents from inception of a case through finality of a case.

Drafted and filed civil court documents on cases involving civil law

Prepared discovery documents such as form interrogatories, special interrogatories, request for production of documents and request for admissions as well as responding to these documents.

Filed Complaints.

Conducted extensive legal research utilizing Westlaw and Casetext.

Handled intake calls for prospective clients in both english and spanish. Fully fluent in written and spoken Spanish.

Filed complaint with FEHA (DFEH) to obtain Right to Sue Letter.

Analyzed and evaluated cases based on the evidence.

Analyzed and evaluated cases based on transcripts from Depositions to check consistencies and or inconsistencies.

Surveyed facts of each case and medical records and assessed presented information based on accurate and weighted merits.

Prepared thorough written responses by outlining labor codes, case laws and recent applicable decisions.

Prepared CACI jury instructions on different types of cases.

Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

Discovery (Propounding/Responding)

Preparation of CACI Jury Instructions.

Raul Mejia & Associates Anaheim, CA

Legal Hearing Representative

01/2000 - 07/2021

Attended court hearings for clients on behalf of lien claimants/applicant.

Prepared legal pleadings

Framed Stipulations & Issues.

Prepared exhibits for Trial.

Litigated cases

Petitioned for Reconsideration if decisions were adverse.

Worked closely with clients to prepare for conferences and trials.

Utilized persuasive arguments and pleadings to receive positive results.

Prepared Points & Authorities for Trials.

Filed Declaration of Readiness to Proceed electronically.

Researched and analyzed laws and statutes to assist in making just decisions.

Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

Education and Training

C.S.U.L.A Los Angeles

Marketing Mangagent

06/1987

Salary range is 90k - 110k

Salary range is 90K - 110k

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